Libya

From Colony to Revolution

Ronald Bruce St John

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Year: 2017
• eBook ISBN: 9781786072412
• Edition: 3
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: African History
• Index: History

Since Qaddafi's ousting in 2011, Libya has been beset by instability and conflict. To understand the tumultuous state of the country today, one must look to its past. With great clarity and precision, renowned regional expert Ronald Bruce St John examines Libya's long struggle to establish its political and economic identity amidst the interference of external actors keen to exploit the country's strategic importance.This authoritative history spans the time of the early Phoenician and Greek settlements, colonization by Mussolini's Italy, Qaddafi's four decades of rule and, in this updated edition, the internal rivalries that have dominated the country in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Essential reading for those seeking a greater understanding of this complex North African state, Libya: From Colony to Revolution is an insightful history, rich in detail and analysis.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Praise for Libya
• About the author
• Title page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface to Third Edition
• Preface to Second Edition
• Preface to First Edition
• Maps and Illustrations
• Note on Transliteration
• Select Chronology of Libyan History
• Map 1 Libya
• 1. Early History
• 2. Ottoman Occupation, 1551–1911
• 3. Italian Colonial Era, 1911–43
• 4. Struggle for Independence, 1943–51
• 5. United Kingdom of Libya, 1951–69
• 6. One September Revolution, 1969–73
• 7. Revolution on the Move, 1973–86
• 8. Consolidation and Reform, 1986–98
• 9. Libya Resurgent, 1998–2007
• 10. A New Day Dawns, 2008–11
• 11. Post-Qaddafi Libya
• Further Reading
• Notes
• Copyright